News

Judge William Chidsey, Jr., a retired judge of the California Superior Court, visited Mr. Albert's Law & Youth class last week to answer questions from students about criminal cases, the Bill of Rights, and how someone becomes a judge.

Happy Spring, mighty STEM families! It has been a wonderful month of learning and growing at our school. We had an amazing afternoon at the 2nd annual STEM Fest at Legacy High School. I am so proud of all the efforts of our students and staff as they guided the learning of our community. We will begin our SBAC testing in April and want to make sure we put our best foot forward. So please encourage your child to read every night and visit the test prep websites their teachers have provided for them when possible. Finally, we want to invite you to attend our Parent University every Wednesdays at 8:30am beginning April 11th. Once again, thank you for all your support from the home to our school and community.

Student Safety:Thank you to all the parents that have been dropping off and picking up their children in a safe manner. Please remember in the morning, pull up all the way along the curb to drop off your child. Also, please remember that the gate on Santa Fe Ave will be closed for Drop Off at 7:24AM and Dismissal due to change in Social Justice schedule.

Uniform Policy Update:Due to the cold weather, we have been lenient in regards to the sweater students have been wearing. As the weather is warming up, we will begin to monitor the uniform dress code more closely. Parents please remember students must wear a solid black or burgundy sweater. They cannot wear a sweater that has another logo that is not school related.

Educare FREE Afterschool Program:

Monday thru Friday, afterschool until 6:00 p.m. We offer tutoring, crafts, dance, cooking, and much more for our students. Everyone is welcome! Applications are available in the STEM office.

Counselor’s News

8th Grade Activities/Culmination Appeal: Parents, you and your child can appeal for an opportunity to participate in the culmination activities if your child has not met the minimum requirements. Please make an appointment with the counselor for more information at (323)277-2631.

Coordinator’s News

ELPAC Testing- Parents we have 61 students that will participate in this year ELPAC testing. ELPAC is the test that replaced the CELDT Test. If your child has not yet reclassified, they will participate in ELPAC. The week of April 3rd you will receive more information in regards to the test. If you have any questions please call Ms. Sanabria in the STEM office.

Happy spring! First, thank you to all the families who came out for Parent Conferences on February 15. We appreciate your support! We are extremely proud and excited to tell you that the ELAC robotics class is up and running where many STEM students will receive college credit while still in middle school. How cool it that? Looking forward into April, we will begin our State-required testing and resources will be sent out to families; including family workshops and practice opportunities for students’ afterschool in our computer lab. Finally, I am so proud and honor to continue working with one of the greatest groups of educators and students I have ever seen. Onward and adelante!

Student Safety:Thank you to all the parents that have been dropping off and picking up their children in a safe manner. Please remember in the morning, pull up all the way along the curb to drop off your child. Also, please remember that the gate on Santa Fe Ave will be closed for Drop Off at 7:24AM and Dismissal due to change in Social Justice schedule.

Uniform Policy Update:Due to the cold weather, we have been lenient in regards to the sweater students have been wearing. As the weather is warming up, we will begin to monitor the uniform dress code more closely. Parents please remember students must wear a solid black or burgundy sweater. They cannot wear a sweater that has another logo that is not school related.

Educare FREE Afterschool Program:

Monday thru Friday, afterschool until 6:00 p.m. We offer tutoring, crafts, dance, cooking, and much more for our students. Everyone is welcome! Applications are available in the STEM office.

Coordinator’s News

Saturday School- Parents, Saturday school begins March 3 at 8:15am. It will run the course of 7 Saturdays. Classes will be March 3, March 10, March 17, April 7, April 14, April 21 and April 28. Saturday school hours will be 8:15 to 11:45am. Parents, please be prompt in drop off and pickup for your children. If you have any questions please call the STEM office.

ELPAC Testing- Parents, ELPAC testing will commence the week of March 5. If your child is classified as an English Learner, they will be taking the test. If you have any questions please call the STEM office and ask to speak to Ms. Sanabria. Thank You.

Greeting Mighty STEM Huskies! Can you believe that we are more than half way through the school year? Wow! Where did the time go? There has been so much learning and growth already this year and I am impressed with the efforts of our amazing students and teachers. Let’s keep pushing forward as we get ready for our State testing in late April and May. We also are very excited for our new partnership with Apple Inc. Our students have already begun the process of learning to code and develop apps. We will continue to invest in giving our kids an education using cutting-edge technology. Finally, we hope your February is filled with all the love and caring we have for our STEM family; and that you remember you are a valuable part of our STEM family.

Student Safety:Thank you to all the parents that have been dropping off and picking up their children in a safe manner. Please remember in the morning, pull up all the way along the curb to drop off your child. Also, please remember that the gate on Santa Fe Ave will be closed for Drop Off at 7:24AM and Dismissal due to changes in Social Justice schedule.

Uniform Policy Update:Due to the cold weather, we have been lenient in regards to the sweater students have been wearing. As the weather is warming up, we will begin to monitor the uniform dress code more closely. Parents please remember students must wear a solid black or burgundy sweater. They cannot wear asweater that has another logo that is not school related.

Ranger John from Angel Island State Historic Site told shared with STEM Academy 8th graders the story of Chinese and other immigrants who arrived in San Francisco from 1910 to 1940. The students were able to see the barracks, poems etched into the walls, and other facilities that were experienced by detainees awaiting approval to enter the United States.

STEM Academy 8th graders learned about how the Bill of Rights impacts the life of everyday people during a video program with the National Archives from Washington, DC. The students learned about how protests and letters to Congress were allowed under the First Amendment, and how a search of a suspect in a gambling case was found to be unlawful under the 4th Amendment. The students also discussed how technology was changing our understanding of our rights.

STEM Academy 8th graders learned about the slave trade during a video conference program with the
in Virginia. The students learned how the slave trade started, read from an autobiography written by a young man kidnapped in Africa and sold into slavery, and how some enslaved people rebelled against their captors.

STEM 8th graders participated with the staff at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, to learn about symbols in American Art. The students learned how the flag, the Statue of Liberty and George Washington have all been used over 200 years to symbolize American values and culture.

Students in the Law & Youth class met with attorney Richard Chacon of the Mexican American Bar Association last week. They learned how the Bill of Rights applies in actual cases, and how Mr. Chacon become a lawyer.

Parents, we are at the last stretch before final grades, SBAC and other end-of-the-year assessments, culmination, culmination activities, and promotion to the next grade for all students. Please continue to push and encourage your child to finish this last mile with effort, courage, and determination. I am very proud of all the achievements that we have accomplished for this school year. Parents, I really appreciate all your help and support, and I look forward to continue to work with you. Thank you!

SBAC: SBAC will continue until June 2nd. Parents, please make sure your child has no absences, has plenty of sleep with a good diet, and is prepared for the SBAC every day.

Student Safety:Thank you to all the parents that have been dropping off and picking up their children in a safe manner. Please remember in the morning, pull up all the way along the curb to drop off your child. Also, please remember that the gate on Santa Fe Ave is also open.